HALF-MARATHON and TEAM RELAY
The race starts at 7:30 am Sunday, April 6 in Tuscora Park and winds its way on a certified course through the streets and parks of New Philadelphia and Dover before finishing inside Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium in Tuscora Park.
The race will start on Tuscora Ave. NW in front of Tuscora Park. There is one change to the route in 2025. Just before the mile 10 mark, the route will turn into Canal Dover Park and take participants into the new riverfront park.
Participants in the half-marathon receive a long sleeve shirt. Relay participants receive a short sleeve shirt. Finishers in both events will receive a medal.
Half-Marathon Age groups: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 69-70, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
Awards for the top three overall female and male finishers and top three in each age group. Awards will be presented immediately after the race. Live results and photos will be posted as you cross the finish line.
The course will be open for 3-1/2 hours.
Awards will be presented to the top three teams in each relay category: Male, Female, and Coed.
The first leg of the relay is 3.41 miles with the exchange zone on East Second St. in Dover). The second leg is about 3.93 miles (with the exchange zone 7.34 miles into the race at Crater Stadium in Dover). The final leg is about 5.76 miles. Teams with just two participants can make the exchange at either exchange zone.
The Run for Home will award a $200 cash prize if the first place finishers in the half-marathon break the course records.
Nik Schweikart holds the men's record at 1:09:38. Ashton Swinford set the women's record in 2023 with a time of 1:20:14. If more than one person breaks the record, the award will be give to the individual with the fastest time.
PDF of the Half-Marathon Route
Click here for interactive Half/Relay Route
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Rt. 250 Health and Performance 10K RACE AND 5K RUN/WALK
The races begin at 10:30 am Saturday, April 5 at Tuscora Park. Live results and finish line photos will be posted immediately as you cross the finish line. Participants in the 10K will receive a race day gear package featuring a runners' cap and gloves. 10K participants also receive a finishers’ medal. 5K participants receive a t-shirt. Awards will be presented immediately after the races for the top three men, top three women, and top three in each age category.
Age groups for the 10K and 5K: Under 10, 10-13, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
Click here to see the 10K course
Click here to see the 5K course
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ONE-MILE FUN RUN / WALK
The one-mile fun run / walk is a fun event for participants of all ages. All participants receive a t-shirt. Awards will be presented for the top overall finishers and ribbons for top three in each age group (No times will be posted). The route will take participants through and around Tuscora Park. The run will begin at 9:30 am Saturday, April 5 near the park pavilion.
Discount pricing is available for groups and families. The first person to register pays the current registration price. The group leader can add additional persons to the group for just $5 each.
awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers
Click here to see the one-mile route
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KIDS' RUN/Obstacle Course
The Kids’ Run is a fun event for the little ones that follows a short course (about 400 meters) inside Tuscora Park. While running or walking, the kids will periodically stop to perform a wacky stunt. This is a free event with no registration required. All participants will receive a ribbon and lots of applause and cheers at the finish line. The run will begin at 9:00 am Saturday, April 5 near the park pavilion.
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10K/HALF CHALLENGE
Participants can save money by registering for the 10K and Half-Marathon as a bundle. Runners who complete both events earn a light-weight hoodie and compete for additional awards. Awards for the top three women and top three men with the best combined times.
